Encore ENHWI-2AN3 Owner's manual

ENHWI-2AN3

802.11n Wireless Router

User’s Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................3

2 KEY FEATURES..........................................................................................................................4

3 PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................................5

4 PRODUCT LAYOUT...................................................................................................................5

5 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................7

6 ENHWI-2AN3 PLACEMENT.....................................................................................................7

7 SETUP LAN, WAN.......................................................................................................................8

8 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP)..............................................................9

9 BRING UP ENHWI-2AN3.........................................................................................................11

10 SMART WIZARD ......................................................................................................................11

11 INITIAL SETUP ENHWI-2AN3...............................................................................................26

12 AP ROUTER MODE..................................................................................................................28

13 REPEATER MODE..................................................................................................................92

APPENDIX A – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT................................................................106

APPENDIX B – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...................................................................107

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I - Introduction

Thank You for your purchase of Encore’s ENHWI-2AN3 802.11n Wireless

Router. ENHWI-2AN3 is backward compatible with wireless devices running

802.11g and 802.11b technologies. ENHWI-2AN3 is not only a Wireless Access

Point, but also a wireless Repeater use to extend your wireless coverage farther

in established Local Area Networks. The 4-port 10/100 Mbps full-duplex Switch

connects your wired Ethernet devices together to join the LAN.

At 300 Mbps wireless transmission rate, the Access Point built into the router

uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple

streams of data into a single wireless channel providing a seamless access to

multimedia contents. Its robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots

and extends network range. For data protection, wireless security and privacy,

the ENHWI-2AN3 encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and

WPA2 data encryptions.

With the built-in DHCP Server & a powerful SPI firewall, the ENHWI-2AN3

protects your computers against intruders and known Internet attacks, and still

provides safe and secured VPN pass-through with data rate at incredible speed

and QoS function. The ENHWI-2AN3 is ideal for media-centric applications such

as streaming video, internet gaming, and VoIP telephony to run multiple media-

intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation

in performance.

With multiple SSID you can setup up to 4 wireless networks with up to 254 total

connections, setup one SSID for your family, another for Guests, for neighbors or

possibly one for kids, each SSID can have own connection policies. Plus, with

QoS Feature you can control any device to have more or less bandwidth control

over another computer, this is a good feature for users who use a lot of WiFi

Multimedia, audio or video streaming, etc, or just plain wireless computing.

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II - Key Features

Features Advantages

Incredible Data Rate up to

300 Mbps**

Easily handled heavy data loads such as

Wi-Fi Multimedia, MPEG audio / video

streaming,

Multiple SSID

Up to 4 SSID that can be used to group

your family or visitors wireless

connection in one router to up to 4

different SSID, each can have own

connection policies, security and

password

IEEE 802.11b/g/n Compliant

Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g/n

compliant devices with legacy protection

Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch

RJ-45 Ports (with Auto-

Crossover)

Scalability. Extend your network

computers.

Firewall supports, DMZ, MAC

Filter, IP Filter, URL Filter,

ICMP Blocking, SPI, Port

Mapping, Port Forwarding, Port

Trigger

Use to prevent attacks from hackers or

viruses from the internet, Parental Control

and Internet Keyword Control

Support 802.1x Authenticator,

802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES),

VPN pass-through

Provide mutual authentication (Client and

dynamic encryption keys to enhance

wireless security)

WDS (Wireless Distribution

System)

Make Wireless AP and Bridge mode

simultaneously as a wireless repeater

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** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual

throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

III - Package Contents

Check and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not

discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in

its original packaging.

1. ENHWI-2AN3 Wireless 802.11n Router

2. 100V~240V Power Adapter (Use only the supplied power adapter)

3. Two pieces 2 dBi 2.4 GHz SMA Upgradeable Antenna

4. Quick Installation Guide leaflet

5. CD-ROM (Smart Install Setup Wizard and User’s Manual)

6. Patch cable – Ethernet CAT5e RJ-45 Connector

IV - Product Layout

Front Panel View

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LED Lights Description

POWER

Lights up in Red when powered ON.

Blinks on TEST/RESET

WLAN

Lights up in Green when Wireless LAN is

enabled. Blinks on traffic

1 to 4

Blinks in Green on data traffic

WAN

Lights up in Green when WAN port is use

Rear View

Item Description

Reset

Press and release this button to reboot the

device. Press and hold this button for 10

seconds to load the factory default settings

of the system.

WPS™

Press this button to start WPS™ function.

Power connector, connects to a DC 12V

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DC 12V 1A Power Adapter (Supplied)

LAN1 ~ LAN4

Ports 1 to 4 Local Area Network

(LAN)10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports

WAN

Wide Area Network (WAN) port or

Internet Port. Connects to xDSL or Cable

Modem

V - Network + System Requirements

To begin using the ENHWI-2AN3, make sure you meet the following as minimum

requirements:

h PC / Notebook Computer

h Operating System – Microsoft™

Windows

®

98SE/ME/XP/2000/

Windows Vista™ / Windows

®

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h 1 Free RJ-45 Network Interface Card port

h Wi-Fi adapter card – optional.

h External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet WAN port

(RJ-45).

h A Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)

h Few Ethernet compatible CAT5 or better cables.

VI - ENHWI-2AN3 - Where to place

You can place ENHWI-2AN3 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it

on a wall. For optimal performance, place your ENHWI-2AN3 Wireless Router in

the center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any

potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This

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location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. If

the antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss can occur.

VII - Setup LAN, WAN

LAN connection:

Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port

& one of the 4 available LAN ports on ENHWI-2AN3.

WAN connection:

Connect Ethernet cable between WAN port of your

ADSL/CABLE modem & WAN port of ENHWI-2AN3. Make

sure your ADSL/CABLE modem is already setup and working

well. Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) if you have

any questions.

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VIII - PC Network Adapter Setup

Windows XP

• Assuming your PC or Laptop is equipped with a Network Interface Card. Click

on START Æ select “Control panel” Æ From the Control Panel Window

select “Network Connections”

• Right-click (Use the right button of your mouse) the “Local Area

Connection” icon then select and click “Properties”

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• Click to Highlight the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click “Properties”

button

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• Select the “General” tab.

ENHWI-2AN3 supports DHCP Server, select both “Obtain an IP address

automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”

IX - Power up the ENHWI-2AN3

Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power port and then plug it to a wall

power outlet. The ENHWI-2AN3 automatically enters and run the self-test phase

in just a few seconds. The Power LED will light a steady red light indicating that

the ENHWI-2AN3 is ready for operation.

X - Smart Wizard

Before you start the ENHWI-2AN3 router’s Smart Wizard, check the followings:

• Internet connection should be running & ready to use (ADSL or cable modem).

• xDSL Modem or Cable Modem must have an RJ-45 LAN port

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• Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled Network

Interface Card adapter. (This can be found in your network cards advanced

properties within MS Windows) Optional, this is if you prefer to use the UPnP

feature.

•

CAT 5 or better network Ethernet cable(s), RJ-45 connector** for

PC/Notebook connections. (** RJ-45 looks like a telephone cable connector

but bigger)

Step 1: Connect the ENHWI-2AN3 “WAN Port” & your Cable or DSL Modem’s

LAN port using the provided Ethernet / RJ-45 patch cable.

Step 2: Connect any of the four available LAN ports to your PC or Notebooks RJ-45

network interface card port using an Ethernet network cable (not provided).

Step 3: Power-on the ENHWI-2AN3 unit. The red power LED in the front the panel

should light up & stay on to indicate that the router is ready.

Step 4: Bring up the Smart Wizard. The “Smart Wizard” is a user friendly step-by-

step instruction to initially help you in setting up your router connecting your

computer(s) to the internet and to help you install administrator’s user ID and

password, setup the wireless security to protect your router and your LAN computers

from hackers and other type of intrusions. Insert the ENHWI-2AN3 Setup Disc CD

into your CDROM drive. An Encore logo will popup in a few seconds then will

disappear then immediately followed by the menu screen. Click on the “Setup

Wizard” icon to start the “SMART WIZARD”. (Refer to the graphical instruction

below this section)

If in case after you have inserted the CD onto your CDROM drive and nothing

happens or there is no Welcome screen came up, open your computer’s Windows

Explorer or browse the CD contents, go to the root directory and look for the file

Setup.exe, double click it to start the Smart Wizard.

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A welcome screen will pop up a few seconds and then will disappear, followed by the

menu screen below.

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Click Setup Wizard to run user friendly step-by-step basic setup settings

Click User Manual to open the user manual (you are stepping into it right now).

Click Adobe Reader to install Adobe Acrobat reader on your PC/Notebook (NOTE:

When clicked Adobe Reader will start installing. Click Cancel to stop).

Click EXIT when finish or anytime you want to abort.

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ENHWI-2AN3 Setup Wizard

Click

to proceed to the next step. Click <Exit> to abort.

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Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working prior to this Smart

Wizard. If not, call your Internet Service Provider and have them check and help you

in setting up your DSL/Cable modem.

Click

to proceed.

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Check the Cable or DSL Modem and the ENHWI-2AN3 connection.

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Check power connection for modem as well as ENHWI-2AN3.

Make sure the antenna is connected to rear panel of ENHWI-2AN3.

Click <Next> to proceed.

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Notice the LED will light up on this stage. If not, check back the procedures.

Click

to configure WAN & Wireless settings.

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